Beaches in Cyprus: Xylofagou beach in Cyprus

Xylofagou is a small village situated in between Larnaca and Paralimni / Protaras. It is only about 20minutes from Larnaca centre and 10minutes from Ayia Napa, Ayia Thekla, Sotera and Liopetri. It is also only 20minutes to Paralimni, Protaras, Kapparis, Cape Greco and Pernera so it is very central.

Xylofagou beach is not one of the blue flag award beaches but it is one of these beaches that is different and attractive in its own way. Follow the beaten tract down, under bushes and tress that offer shade over the path, the sea glistens in front of you. As you approach the beach, there is a silence, a sound of emptiness, a sound of peace and quiet.

The beach isnt sandy, in places there is sand but the most is small stones, the sea glistens and you can see for miles, you overlook the point at Dekelea in Larnaca and you see the aeroplanes landing and taking off even though you are not even close to the airport.

If you follow the dirt path along it will lead you all the way to Dekela in Larnaca, and all the way you will see the sea. It is a calming Sunday drive!!!

In the summer the most amazing sites happen at Xylofagou beach, the culture come alive. The village people bring tents and caravans and camp overlooking the sea, you will see families gathering together, laughing and joking, children playing and BBQ sizzling away in the background. Ramps will be made in to the sea like diving boards, it is full with families and although there are caravans and canopies what goes on underneath them is amazing to watch. Men will play tavli, the same as backgammon, dancing and BBQs is the main event. Over the August bank holiday for 2 weeks many people are off from work and spend nights and nights at the beach with their family.

There is even a small harbor!!!

Have a look at some of the other beaches that Cyprus has to offer any holiday maker: